It’s a teacher-in-service day and your friend, whose kids go to the neighborhood public school, asks you, “Can you watch Susie, Johnny, and Frankie today?” Your neighbor, who has two preschool-aged children, has taken a new job and now has
You CAN Homeschool! 9 Homeschool Myths Debunked
Homeschool myths were huge concerns for me when I decided I wanted to homeschool! I have to be honest and say that I didn’t think that I was fit to be a homeschool mom after hearing these things from other
Gentle Homeschooling with Daily Rhythms
Gentle homeschooling is a goal for many mothers. But how do you get there? Starting the day with a smile, a full cup of coffee, and a meek, quiet spirit seems ideal, right? Creating the peace we long for in
Keeping Your Homeschool Priorities Straight
Every year, it seems even easier than the last to get sucked in by all the new and shiny curriculum. I can add two or three more subjects in, right? And maybe another co-op class, because it looks so good?
Stop Math Struggles in Their Tracks with These 10 Tips
As a middle and high school math teacher with a Masters in Teaching, now homeschooling my own children, I am passionate about creating enjoyable and authentic learning experiences to help students understand math in a thorough way. In this post
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Before Homeschooling High School Do These 3 Things
“I’m homeschooling high school.” Gulp! The realization hit me hard and fast when someone asked me what grades my children were in. All of a sudden I realized my little babies were no longer…little nor babies. I mean, I knew
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Enhance Your Homeschool With Unit Studies
No matter where you are in your homeschooling journey, you are probably looking for ways to give your kiddos an effective learning experience. Am I right? The hours spent trying to find the right curriculum, the Pinterest boards filled with
Hands-On Music History
Home School in the Woods has become a favorite of ours! We have now been reviewing the Composers Activity-Pak, which is part of their collection of Hands-On History Activity-Paks. We previously reviewed a couple of their a la carte items
Lower Elementary Science Unit Studies
As a Christian family, we do not believe in an old earth or macroevolution, so it can be hard to find homeschool science resources that reflect these biblical views. We have been reviewing Learning About Science Collection, Level 2 from
5 Ways to Celebrate NOT Back to School
Three cheers for homeschooling! We get to make our own schedules, we don’t have to stress about a hugely interrupted routine when school starts back, no worrying about blowing money on new “cool” clothing, and best of all, we can